Very interesting thread!
The original idea is that the vampires in Carvina are tied by their nature to the occult and "Dark Arts", but the symbol you're pointing out has more than one meaning than just a demonic pentagram. In terms of Dark legends for the player it's intended as a pentacle, and not a pentagram. The orientation of course shifts as the player does, but from a purely design standpoint the symbols used in the magics and mythology of vampirism and the occult weighed our decision to use it as an aesthetic. I assure you there is no desired intention to offend based on the symbolism found in the game, but certain elements feel appropriate in the context of the game.
Pentacles, are the inversion of a pentagram often referenced by Pagan history and the Druids (which is why that event made sense for Dark legends!)
The breakdown of a pentacle is as follows, and a connection should be seen between the elements and abilities your vamp gets as well as the general progression of the character.
I hope the image attaches correctly!
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